Replacement for unit 203-14 a single axle dump plow truck for the street division
To authorize the purchase of a replacement for unit 203-14 from the approved State of Minnesota cooperative purchasing venture contract for the total estimated cost of $310,000, pursuant to the adopted capital improvement program.
Shoreview's 2027 capital improvement program includes funding that is allocated for the replacement of unit 203-14. City council approval is necessary at this time for the authorization to purchase its replacement. The current unit will be sold at auction after the arrival of the new unit.
Unit 203-14 is a 2014 single axle Mack dump truck with plow used primarily by the streets division to plow city streets during the winter season and haul materials for numerous tasks in the other seasons. The current unit has 22,000 miles and is due for a scheduled replacement.
The 2027 capital improvement plan includes a budgeted amount of $312,000 for the purchase of a single axle Mack dump truck with plow. Purchasing through the State of Minnesota cooperative purchasing venture contract the city can acquire a new 2025 Mack chassis for the purchase price of $146,000. The truck will also be equipped with a mechanical dump box and plow. The accessories added to truck will also be purchased through the State of Minnesota cooperative purchasing venture. The purchase price of the dump box and plow is $164,000 bringing the total purchase price to $310,000.
Due to the delivery lead times for this type of vehicle, ordering the vehicle at this time will provide adequate time to allow for delivery in 2027.
Staff recommends the city council authorize the purchase of replacement for unit 203-14 from the approved State of Minnesota cooperative purchasing ventures contract for a total estimated cost of $310,000, pursuant to the 2027 capital improvement program.